Published: 8/31/2012

Angela Zimmann on the campaign trail

Angela Zimmann, a Democrat, is on the campaign trail. She is the challenger to Ohio Rep. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green). Ms. Zimmann met with residents in rural Van Wert County Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann stops in front of the local Post Office in Convoy to say hello to Emilia Copfer, 2, while campaigning in the area.

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Jason Dettrow, left, co-owner of the The Secret Garden Floral & Gifts on West Tully Street in Convoy shows Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann the expanded area of his shop.

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Candidate Angela Zimmann, left, looks over a pre-school program with Tona King, education chairman and pre-school teacher, at the Convoy United Methodist Church.

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Rita Bair, left, greets Ms. Zimmann, right, at a free, senior luncheon. Tim Wertenberger, center, a cook, looks on while the candidate prepares to serve the seniors.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Rita Bair, left, takes a moment aside to speak with Ms. Zimmann. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann, right, prays before helping to serve a free senior luncheon at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Convoy.

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Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann, center, serves a free senior meal at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ms. Zimmann makes her way through the room to serve a free senior meal at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Convoy. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Larry Coplin, center, a retired antiques dealer from Convoy, speaks with Helen Elzey, left, and Dave Elzey, right, of Convoy, at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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Congressional candidate Ms. Zimmann, left, gets on the Vancrest of Convoy nursing home bus to say hello to 105-year-old resident Gladys Barkley, right, and her son Harold Barkley, left.

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Ms. Zimmann, left, speaks with Juli Hamilton, center, and her son Kyle Hamilton, 8, right, while the two mind their booth in the

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Ms. Zimmann, left, introduces herself to Van Wert County Commissioners Thad Lichtensteiger, center, and Gary Adams, right, in their offices in Van Wert.

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Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann, left, speaks with Van Wert County Commissioners Thad Lichtensteiger, center, and Clair Dudgeon, right, in their offices in Van Wert.

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Ms. Zimmann, left, and Van Wert County Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger, center, speak with Jan Mack, chief deputy treasurer, in the Van Wert County Courthouse.

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Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann, left, and Ann Marshall, right, the Van Wert Fair director, drive through the county fair in Van Wert Thursday.

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Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann (D.), right, and Tony Burkley , left, who is running as a Republican for 82nd District State Representative, speak in the Republican booth at the Van Wert County Fair. A portrait of Zimmann's opponent Representative Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green) is on the table on the right.

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Ohio congressional candidate Angela Zimmann, left, Speaks with Rev. Paul Hamrick, right, in the Tea Party booth at the Van Wert Fair.

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Angela Zimmann on the campaign trail

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